Benefits, side effects, and uses of Hericium erinaceus as a supplement: a systematic review

IntroductionHericium erinaceus (HE), commonly known as the Lion’s Mane mushroom, is an edible, medicinal fungus containing bioactive polysaccharides. It shows promising properties, including neuroprotective, anti-tumor, antioxidant, anti-proliferative, and anti-inflammatory effects. The mushroom’s b...

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Published in:	Frontiers in Nutrition
Main Authors:	Arya Menon, Ayesha Jalal, Zara Arshad, Faisal A. Nawaz, Rahul Kashyap
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-09-01
Subjects:	Hericium erinaceus Lion’s mane mushroom neuroprotection neurodegenerative diseases anti-tumor dietary supplement
Online Access:	https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnut.2025.1641246/full